Low Carb Savory Puffed Rice Snack
Light, crunchy, and bursting with bold Indian flavors, this Low Carb Savory Puffed Rice Snack is the ultimate guilt-free treat for snack lovers. Featuring crispy puffed rice tossed with aromatic curry leaves, roasted peanuts, and a medley of warming spices like turmeric and red chili powder, this recipe is as quick to prepare as it is satisfying. Enhanced with toasted desiccated coconut and fresh cilantro, every bite delivers a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, this low-calorie, gluten-free snack is perfect for curbing mid-day cravings or as a party-ready finger food. Whip up this irresistible treat and enjoy a healthy, flavor-packed alternative to traditional munchies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Puffed rice
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 10 leaves Curry leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
Instructions
In a large pan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil and allow them to crackle, which will take about 30 seconds.
Add the curry leaves and sauté for another minute until they become crisp.
Stir in the peanuts and toast them in the oil until golden and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the pan, stirring to combine all the spices with the peanuts.
Add the puffed rice and gently toss it in the spice mixture, ensuring each grain is coated with the seasoning.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir for 5-7 minutes, allowing the puffed rice to toast and absorb the flavors.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the desiccated coconut.
Let the mixture cool slightly before adding chopped cilantro.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
999 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2078 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
